Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfires north of Spences Bridge could continue to grow due to hot, dry conditions, wind gusts
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Two out-of-control wildfires burning north of the community of Spences Bridge could continue to spread on Tuesday (July 16) afternoon. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) notes an un...
Jul 16, 2024
"Give people the closure they need": daughter of late Merritt city councillor renews plea for information
VALEMOUNT, B.C. - The daughter of late Merritt city councillor Claire Newman is asking anyone with information on the hit-and-run incident that killed her mother to come forward. In a video posted by ...
Jul 16, 2024
New wildfire ignites near Three Valley
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire discovered in the Shuswap Monday (July 15) morning has grown to 4.2 hectares in size.The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says on its online map that the fire is at Wap Creek south of ...
Jul 16, 2024
WATCH: 'It's a Western way of life'; Pritchard Rodeo celebrates 30 years of thrilling action
PRITCHARD, B.C. - This year is the 30th anniversary of the first Pritchard Rodeo, and despite the scorching temperatures, hundreds of competitors put on their wranglers, chaps and boots to compete at ...
Jul 15, 2024
Highland Games reconnect competitors with their roots
KAMLOOPS - It is a tradition over 1,000 years old originating in Scotland - to find the strongest warriors in the land. Highland Games are now held all over the world as a celebration of Scotland.On S...
Jul 15, 2024
TNRD offers extra days of curbside trash collection for flood-affected Savona residents
SAVONA, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District is offering a helping hand to Savona residents still cleaning up after the flash flood that hammered the village during the Canada Day long weekend...
Jul 15, 2024
Ready the tortilla chips! Date set for Gardengate Summer Salsa Challenge
KAMLOOPS - The 18th annual Gardengate Summer Salsa Challenge is scheduled for Aug. 23 in Brocklehurst. Eight or more teams will produce samples of their salsa recipes for public tasting at the event, ...
Jul 15, 2024
Merritt-area wildfire being held; Spences Bridge fires grow
MERRITT, B.C. - A fire that popped up just outside of Merritt on the weekend is now being held.The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Upper Jesse Creek fire is no longer expected to grow beyond its...
Jul 15, 2024
Longtime Logan Lake councillor Marion Bell dies
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The District of Logan Lake has announced the death of one of its councillors, Marion Bell, who passed away on Monday (July 15). Bell was first elected to council in 1994 and served ...
Jul 15, 2024
Kamloops expected to surpass maximum daily temperatures for three days as heatwave lingers
KAMLOOPS - The unusually long and persistent heatwave that has blanketed Kamloops and area for most of July is expected to linger throughout the week. Environment Canada forecasts Kamloops will surpas...
Jul 15, 2024
